Pritchard Hill · Napa Valley
Visit Chappellet with a Private Chauffeur
A family winery in a pyramid on Pritchard Hill, high above the east side of the valley, and a suggested six-hour day of tasting around it.
Book a Six-Hour Wine Tour
About the Winery
Donn and Molly Chappellet founded the winery in 1967, after they saw the beauty of what was then a little-known Pritchard Hill. Their first purchase was 320 acres in the hills east of the Silverado Trail. The second generation, with Cyril Chappellet as CEO and chairman, now runs the winery, and it is still owned by the family.
The estate vineyard rises from about 800 to 1,800 feet on rocky volcanic soils and is split into 48 blocks, most of them Cabernet Sauvignon. It has been certified organic by CCOF since 2012. The family's Pritchard Hill Cabernet Sauvignon, first made in 1997 from the best lots, received perfect 100-point scores for both the 2012 and 2016 vintages.
The winery itself is a pyramid designed by the artist Ed Moses and built in 1968. Wine writer Hugh Johnson called it "the most remarkable wine cathedral of the modern world." Visits are tours and tastings by reservation: you walk the vineyards and the winery with a host, then sit down to taste current releases inside the pyramid.
Tasting Fees
$125 for the Pinnacle of Pritchard Hill Tour & Tasting, 90 minutes, with a vineyard and winery tour and a tasting of current releases. $200 for the Pritchard Hill Estate Tour & Tasting, with barrel tasting, the most sought-after wines and local cheeses.
Tasting fees as of September 2026. Wineries set and collect their own fees, and they change from time to time.
At a Glance
Location
1581 Sage Canyon Road, St. Helena
AVA
Napa Valley
Visiting
Open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. by reservation only. A credit card is required to book.
Known For
Mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon from Pritchard Hill, including the Signature and Pritchard Hill bottlings
Founded
1967 (pyramid winery built in 1968)
Good to Know
All guests must be 21 or older. Groups of 11 to 30 book a Curated Group Experience in advance through the concierge team. The Pritchard Hill Estate tasting books up 2 to 3 months ahead.
A Suggested Six-Hour Day
Pickup at 10:00 a.m. from a nearby hotel such as Auberge du Soleil or Meadowood Napa Valley.
10:00 · Pickup at Auberge du Soleil or Meadowood Napa Valley
Chappellet sits high on Pritchard Hill, so the drive up takes a little longer than most. Auberge du Soleil, a hillside resort above Rutherford, is about 15 minutes away, and Meadowood Napa Valley, a 250-acre resort in St. Helena, is about 20 minutes away. A 10:30 tasting leaves time for the winding road. The day below fits a six-hour tour, and extra time can be added by the hour.
10:30 · Chappellet Winery
The Pinnacle of Pritchard Hill Tour & Tasting, 90 minutes ($125). The Pritchard Hill Estate Tour & Tasting ($200) is the deeper visit, with barrel tasting and cheese pairings; book it 2 to 3 months ahead.
12:15 · Mumm Napa
About 15 minutes away. A sparkling wine house on the Silverado Trail in Rutherford, open daily with a last seating at 5 p.m. Sip & Sparkle is $48 and takes about 60 minutes. Reservations are recommended; 21 and over only, with no pets.
1:25 · Lunch at Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch
About 12 minutes away. American farmhouse cooking on Main Street in St. Helena, using food from the ranch's own farm and vineyards. Lunch is served daily from 11:30 a.m. (11 a.m. on weekends). Prefer a picnic? We can arrange a catered picnic at a winery that allows one; the cost is quoted when you book.
2:40 · Inglenook
About 8 minutes away. A Rutherford estate dating to 1879, with a restored château and cave cellars. The Legacy Tasting of library estate reds and Rubicon, with a tasting plate, is $100 and takes 60 minutes, for parties of 4 or fewer. By reservation, Wednesday to Monday; guests 12 and older are welcome.
3:45 · Back to your hotel
Back by 4:00 p.m., six hours after pickup.
Optional: ZD Wines
Adds about an hour. A winery on the Silverado Trail right next to Mumm Napa. Walk-in tastings are welcome based on availability; the Vineyard View Tasting is $50 for about an hour. Open daily until 4 p.m., so fit it in before lunch.
About $275 to $350 per person in tasting fees for the three wineries, paid directly to each winery.
Inglenook's Legacy Tasting is not offered on Tuesdays. On a Tuesday we swap in Beaulieu Vineyard, open daily, where The 1885 Tasting is $50 for 60 minutes.
Every tour is custom. This day is a starting point: your chauffeur will shape it around what matters to you, and we plan multi-day tours for guests who want to see more of wine country.
Your Vehicle & Six-Hour Tour Rates
Up to 6 guests
Elite Luxury SUV
Lincoln Navigator or Cadillac Escalade
From $750
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $125 each.
Up to 9 guests
Jet Sprinter or Executive Luxury Van
Captain's chairs and room to spread out
From $1,350
Six-hour wine tour, plus 20% gratuity. Additional hours $225 each.
Larger groups travel in more than one vehicle, and we plan the winery appointments around your group, since many wineries limit groups to 6 to 8 guests. Tasting fees are separate and paid directly to each winery. Every tour starts with six hours; add time by the hour when you book.
Questions
Do I need a reservation at Chappellet?
Yes. All tours and tastings are by reservation only, seven days a week, and a credit card is required to book. The Pritchard Hill Estate tasting fills 2 to 3 months ahead. When you book a tour with us, your chauffeur makes the reservation for you.
How much is a tasting at Chappellet?
$125 per person for the 90-minute Pinnacle of Pritchard Hill Tour & Tasting and $200 for the Pritchard Hill Estate Tour & Tasting, as of September 2026.
Can children visit Chappellet?
No. All guests must be 21 or older.
Why is the Chappellet winery shaped like a pyramid?
The winery was designed by the artist Ed Moses and built in 1968. Hugh Johnson called it "the most remarkable wine cathedral of the modern world."
Who owns Chappellet?
The Chappellet family. Donn and Molly Chappellet founded it in 1967, and the second generation, led by CEO and chairman Cyril Chappellet, runs it today.
How does booking a tour with Bien Chauffeured work?
Reserve a six-hour tour online, even if your plans are still taking shape. Your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Extra hours can be added.
Reserve Your Tour Now, Plan the Details Later
Your plans don't need to be final to book. Reserve your six-hour tour online, and your chauffeur will email you first to learn what matters to you, then build your itinerary and make the winery appointments. Prefer to talk? Call our concierge at 888-291-2328.
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